NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field — Fort Worth, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereNAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field in Fort Worth uses the IATA code FWH, with KNFW as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from FWH
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
FWH is Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, also known by its historic name Carswell Field, a military airfield in Fort Worth, Texas. The base hosts multiple branches of the US military including Navy, Air Force Reserve, and Marine Corps units, making it a key joint reserve installation in the region. Carswell Field has a long Cold War-era history, having previously served as a Strategic Air Command bomber base. Today FWH supports military training, reserve operations, and logistics rather than commercial aviation, remaining an active and strategically significant installation within the broader Dallas-Fort Worth defense and aerospace corridor.
Runways at NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11999 ft (3657 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | RGNL APP/DEP | 125.8 MHz |
| ARR | NAVY FORT WORTH ARR | 128.775 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.357 MHz |
| GND | NAVY FORT WORTH GND | 126.4 MHz |
| MISC | LOCKHEED | 28.41 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 29.177 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.255 MHz |
| TWR | NAVY FORT WORTH TWR | 120.95 MHz |
Airports near NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (FWH)
- Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) — 9.4 km (5.8 mi)
- Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) — 27.1 km (16.8 mi)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — 40.3 km (25.0 mi)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) — 56.1 km (34.9 mi)
- Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) — 57.9 km (36.0 mi)
- North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field (PNX) — 127.0 km (78.9 mi)
- Waco Regional Airport (ACT) — 130.3 km (81.0 mi)
- Durant Regional Airport - Eaker Field (DUA) — 162.4 km (100.9 mi)
FWH refers to a restricted military installation, not a commercial airport; searches for FWH usually come from military personnel or those researching Carswell Field's Cold War bomber base history.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field?
The IATA code for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is FWH.
What is the ICAO code for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field?
The ICAO code for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is KNFW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.